Program designed to make insurance claims easier for Canadian drivers in Florida. Each year more Canadians visit Florida for the winter than any other U.S. state. And, they have more auto accidents in the Sunshine State than any other. However, handling those repairs and claims across the border can be challenging. CARSTAR North America has […]
Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires Two New Locations in Pinellas County, Florida
MSO now operates 10 locations. Car Guys Collision Repair, the Florida-based multiple shop operator, announced the acquisition of the two collision repair centers of James Auto Body. James had locations in Palm Harbor and Clearwater, Fla. The new Car Guys Collision Repair – Palm Harbor and Car Guys Collision Repair – Clearwater locations will open […]
Copart Opens its 13th Location in Florida
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the addition of its Orlando North location in Apopka, Florida. The location is Copart’s 13th location in the Sunshine State. “We have been steadily growing our footprint for months now, and I’m pleased to continue that trend into 2017 with this being the third new location we have announced in the […]
Car Guys Collision Repair to Open Eighth Location in February
Car Guys Collision Repair, the Florida-based multiple shop operator (MSO), announced it will open its 8th location, Car Guys Collision Repair-Adamo Drive in Tampa, Fl., next month. The 9,000 square foot facility was formerly known as JL Collision Center and had been in the same location for over ten years. This will be their first […]
Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Florida
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the December 6, opening of three Gerber collision repair centers in Florida. The centers are located in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Panama City Beach and previously operated as Factory Spec Collision Centers. “These centers are great additions to our portfolio as they strengthen our presence in the northwest region […]
Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires Location in Homosassa, Florida
Car Guys Collision Repair, a Florida based multiple collision repair shop operator (MSO), announced the acquisition of Dave’s Body Shop in Homosassa, Fla.. Dave’s Body Shop was opened in 1975 by Dave and Janice Warren. DJ Mitchell, Director of Operations for Car Guys Collision Repair, said “We are pleased to have had the opportunity to […]
AutoNation Acquires Collision Repair Center in Illinois, Announces Plans to Add at Least 18 Locations Nationwide
AutoNation, the automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired Westmont Body Werks, located in Westmont, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, The facility is AutoNation’s 70th collision repair center nationwide. The facility was acquired this month and represents annual revenue of approximately $10 million. In addition to the Westmont acquisition, the company also announced it recently […]
Boyd Acquires Florida Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the September 7, opening of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Sebastian, Fla. The center previously operated as Riverside Auto Body and is well located on Florida’s Route 1 east coast highway. “This location complements our four other centers in the Melbourne area and will allow us […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Florida
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the July 22 opening of a Gerber-brand collision repair center in Titusville, Fla. The center previously operated as Freddy Curtis Body Shop. Titusville is located about 50 miles east of Orlando. “We are very pleased to add this center, which is well-located on Route 1, a key thoroughfare with high […]
GEICO Suit Alleges Fraudulent Glass Repair Scheme in Florida
Insurer seeks to recover $223,000 and judgment for $175,000 in outstanding claims. Alleges fraudulent repairs and forged Assignment of Benefits documentation. Defendants deny allegations, seek dismissal of insurer’s claims and countersue. In June, GEICO filed suit in Florida alleging that five companies and six named individuals fraudulently billed the insurer for “…phony and otherwise unreimbursable […]